Past Programs

2011 Annual Dinner

The Korea Society’s 2011 Annual Dinner was held on Tuesday, July 19. As we moved toward approval of the Korea-US Free Trade Agreement, we celebrated

2011 Annual Dinner Keynote Address by Ambassador Kathleen Stephens

On July 19th, 2011, United States Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Kathleen Stephens delivered the keynote address at The Korea Society’s 2011 Annual Dinner

2011 Van Fleet Award Honorees

      2011 Van Fleet Award    KOREA-U.S. BUSINESS COUNCILACCEPTED BY MR. HYUN JAE-HYUNCHAIRMAN TONG YANG GROUP     Hyun Jae-Hyun is chairman of

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at The Korea Society 2011 Annual Dinner

On July 19th, 2011, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addressed the members, friends, and supporters of The Korea Society at the organization’s 2011 Annual Dinner

An Evening with Wesley Yang, Writer and Author of Paper Tigers

“Sometimes I’ll glimpse my reflection in a window and feel astonished by what I see. Jet-black hair. Slanted eyes. A pancake-flat surface of yellow-and-green-toned skin.

Young Professionals’ Night: An Evening with Maria Yoon

Performance artist and director Maria Yoon discusses the marital expectations of many first- and second- generation Korean-American women when choosing between family and the heart.

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2011: Korea-US/US-Korea Business Councils

      Hyun Jae-Hyun is chairman of Tong Yang Group, a South Korean conglomerate primarily engaged in financial services and cement manufacturing, in addition

An Evening with the Bibimbap Backpackers

Did you ever dream of quitting your job and traveling the world? Well, the Bibimbap Backpackers did just that. Come meet these five travellers who

Asian Beauty Secrets: Ancient and Modern Tips from Japan, Korea and China

Dr. Marie Jhin, author of Asian Beauty Secrets: Ancient and Modern Tips from Japan, Korea and China discusses the history of beauty in the Far East and

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Asian Beauty Secrets: Ancient and Modern Tips from Japan, Korea and China

Dr. Marie Jhin, author of Asian Beauty Secrets: Ancient and Modern Tips from Japan, Korea and China discusses the history of beauty in the Far